NOVEL WEB Chapter 22: Chapter 22 Became a Major Shareholder~
Chapter 22 Became a Major Shareholder~
On Sunday, Lin Haoran finally received the long-awaited good news.
The fifty million Hong Kong dollars had been transferred into his account!
Seeing that string of numbers on the bank statement, Lin Haoran was overwhelmed with excitement, the joy almost bursting out of his chest.
He had never imagined he would one day command such a large sum, even if it was borrowed money.
Now that the funds had arrived, Lin Haoran kept his promise: he withdrew fifty thousand Hong Kong dollars in cash from the bank and placed it neatly into a briefcase.
Additionally, he transferred ten million Hong Kong dollars from the main account into his stock trading account.
Shortly afterward, he took the briefcase to a private room at a restaurant—
the place he had arranged to meet Yang Changdao.
"Uncle Yang, please have a look. Here's the full fifty thousand Hong Kong dollars," Lin Haoran said with a smile, handing over the briefcase.
"Haha, Haoran, I've always trusted your word. No need to count it," Yang Changdao said as he opened the bag, glanced inside, and beamed with satisfaction.
"Uncle Yang, I still have some personal matters to handle, so I can't stay long," Lin Haoran said apologetically, clearly reluctant to get overly entangled with Yang Changdao socially.
"Oh? I see. I had specially prepared a good meal hoping to chat with you," Yang Changdao said with slight regret.
"Thank you very much for your kind invitation, but unfortunately, my father is expecting me at a scheduled time. I just squeezed in a moment to deliver the money. Since the matter is settled, I won't intrude any longer. Please enjoy your lunch," Lin Haoran said sincerely but firmly.
"Very well then. I won't insist. Take care, young man. Safe travels," Yang Changdao nodded understandingly, not taking offense.
Thus, their brief meeting ended politely, though with an unmistakable sense of distance between them.
In this transaction, both sides had pursued their own interests with silent understanding.
Leaving the unremarkable restaurant, Lin Haoran felt especially lighthearted.
He briskly walked to his Mercedes, opened the door, slid into the driver's seat, and started the engine, smoothly merging into the city's bustling traffic.
Soon, Monday arrived quietly, and the bell of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange rang again, signaling the start of a new trading day.
Lin Haoran, energized and full of confidence, stepped onto what was now his battleground.
"Zhixue, the stock trading account is fully funded now. From today onward, you can unleash your full skills without any worries. Show your talent. Let's seize every opportunity!" Lin Haoran said, patting Su Zhixue on the shoulder before he officially started working.
"President Lin, please rest assured, I will give it my all!" Su Zhixue replied solemnly.
Before work began, Lin Haoran heard another piece of good news: Su Zhixue had successfully scheduled his son's surgery over the weekend.
The operation was set for Saturday of this week, and it had been assessed as very low-risk—the earlier the procedure, the better for the child's recovery.
This joyful news lifted a heavy burden off Su Zhixue's heart, enabling him to devote himself to work with even more passion and energy.
With his son's condition properly arranged, Su Zhixue exuded a palpable sense of relief and happiness.
While Su Zhixue meticulously absorbed Green Island Cement shares, Lin Haoran kept a close eye on Wharf Holdings' stock price.
In the blink of an eye, the trading day ended again.
As expected, with experience gained from previous test trades and a well-funded account, Su Zhixue operated more smoothly today, significantly increasing the pace of acquisitions.
Facing increased overall volatility in the market, he demonstrated sharp insight and decisive action, ramping up transactions at just the right moments.
By the end of the day, Lin Haoran's stock trading account showed 548,200 new shares of Green Island Cement acquired, spending about 2.66 million Hong Kong dollars.
Though the average purchase price had risen slightly, it didn't significantly impact the overall strategy.
Meanwhile, though other stocks in the market saw increased activity, Green Island Cement's trading volume rose modestly without drawing undue attention—maintaining relative discretion and stability.
It was a remarkable day's achievement.
Adding the previously acquired 307,900 shares, Lin Haoran now held 856,100 shares of Green Island Cement.
Given that Green Island Cement had only fifty million shares issued, this was substantial progress.
Lin Haoran's first goal was to quietly become the major shareholder of Green Island Cement.
After that, depending on the situation, he would decide how many more shares to acquire.
In the days that followed, Lin Haoran and Su Zhixue divided their work efficiently.
Lin Haoran mainly focused on monitoring Wharf Holdings, while Su Zhixue concentrated on acquiring Green Island Cement shares.
Time flew, and it was already September 29th.
Another day, and it would be the weekend again.
As the bell rang from the neighboring trading hall, both men in the office knew the day's trading had ended.
As usual, after the close, Su Zhixue compiled the day's trading report.
"Boss, I have great news to report! After our tireless efforts, you have now officially become the largest shareholder of Green Island Cement!
Currently, we hold 12.9% of the shares, surpassing the previous largest shareholder.
Moreover, during these intensive operations, we also acquired 387,900 shares of Wharf Holdings, locking in an average purchase price of 23.05 HKD per share," Su Zhixue reported excitedly after putting down his pen.
Since last week, Lin Haoran had sensed that Wharf Holdings' stock price had reached a bottom, unlikely to fall much further.
He speculated that forces like Jardine Matheson and the King of Shipping had already started quietly absorbing shares.
Thus, when Wharf's stock price fluctuated around 21 HKD, Lin Haoran showed decisive judgment and ordered Su Zhixue to start buying aggressively.
Over the past week, Lin Haoran had personally joined the frontlines, adding another telephone line in the office, assisting Su Zhixue in the absorption effort.
Because Su Zhixue had to manage acquisitions for two stocks simultaneously, Lin Haoran's help made operations much smoother and more efficient.
Their teamwork was orderly and effective, yielding remarkable results.
For the past month, they had carefully monitored Green Island Cement's trading data daily.
Judging by the transaction volumes, Li Jiacheng had yet to make a move on Green Island Cement, giving Lin Haoran a tremendous advantage.
Now, finally becoming the largest shareholder—what an achievement!
Previously, the British major shareholder held only 12.6%; now Lin Haoran controlled 12.9%—definitely a milestone to celebrate.
"Zhixue, you've worked hard!
In addition to your regular salary of 5,000 HKD this month, I've decided to award you an additional 5,000 HKD bonus to recognize your dedication and outstanding performance.
Keep it up! I believe your efforts will bring even greater achievements, and I will reward you even more generously in the future!" Lin Haoran said with a satisfied smile.
After earning profits from Wharf Holdings later on, Lin Haoran planned to award another bonus to Su Zhixue—of course, that would be later.
"Boss, thank you very much for your recognition and encouragement.
It means a great deal to me," Su Zhixue said excitedly, though he quickly calmed himself.
"Boss, regarding Green Island Cement, should we continue acquiring shares?" he asked.
Lin Haoran smiled slightly and said,
"Of course we continue!
Although 12.9% is a good start, it's still far from enough.
My goal is to secure even more controlling shares!"
His words were firm and resolute.
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